The meeting included an exchange of views on the scientific and expert support for the Central Asia – European Union Summit, with a particular focus on expanding research collaboration through joint scientific studies, expert forums, and roundtable discussions.

During the discussions, Javlon Vakhabov highlighted that both institutions share numerous common research priorities, creating significant opportunities for joint projects and initiatives.

Wojciech Kononczuk emphasized the growing interest of Polish analytical circles in Central Asian countries, driven by the region’s increasing role in global political and economic dynamics.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the directors of both institutions signed a cooperation agreement, reaffirming their commitment to ongoing dialogue and the expansion of partnership both bilaterally and within multilateral frameworks.

The M. Karp Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) is a Polish think tank established in 1990, specializing in political, economic, and social research on Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. OSW actively collaborates with international organizations, analytical centers, and research institutions to enhance knowledge exchange and strengthen analytical expertise in international relations and regional studies.